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Offline tripseven

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« on: January 08, 2007, 09:56:01 AM »
Good Morning,
I realize that without more info(OS version,ram etc...), this is probably a difficult question for someone to answer. I have an opportunity to buy a used G4 that is in a pawn shop. Cosmetically, inside and out, it is like new. The price they are asking is 299.00 which includes the mouse/keyboard but no monitor. Does this sound like a good value? They have a 30 day money back guarantee. What do you folks think?

Cheers!
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2007, 10:15:54 AM »
299.00 whats?  Sterling/dollars/used notes/acorns?  What?

Makes all the difference.

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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2007, 10:23:29 AM »
There's a wide range of G4s. It helps to know the MHz. smile.gif

You should be able to beat these prices.

http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/deals.html

http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/index.shtml
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 10:32:43 AM »
Can you at least give us the model? (Processor speed, single or dual processor...)

Pretty hard to judge anything without that. smile.gif
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2007, 11:03:30 AM »
For reference (Apple PowerMac G4 466Mhz466/384/30/CDRW Digital Audio for $239):

http://www.megamacs.com/v1/index.php?cat=1...amp;pid=3287504

(Apple PowerMac G4 533Mhz 256/30/CDRW Digital Audio $259):

http://www.megamacs.com/v1/index.php?cat=1...amp;pid=3363557

I don't work for them but I've had dealings with them that worked out okay!  90 Day Warranty!
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2007, 11:37:05 AM »
QUOTE(Frances144 @ Jan 8 2007, 10:15 AM) [snapback]115408[/snapback]
299.00 whats?  Sterling/dollars/used notes/acorns?  What?

Makes all the difference.

Fx

Dollars

QUOTE(kelly @ Jan 8 2007, 10:23 AM) [snapback]115409[/snapback]
There's a wide range of G4s. It helps to know the MHz. smile.gif

You should be able to beat these prices.

http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/deals.html

http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/index.shtml

Thanks for the info!!

QUOTE(Paddy @ Jan 8 2007, 10:32 AM) [snapback]115410[/snapback]
Can you at least give us the model? (Processor speed, single or dual processor...)

Pretty hard to judge anything without that. smile.gif

I knew it would be. They did not  have it hooked up so I could not get proper info. I just wondered if this was a good ballpark figure.
Thanks for the response!

QUOTE(gunug @ Jan 8 2007, 11:03 AM) [snapback]115417[/snapback]
For reference (Apple PowerMac G4 466Mhz466/384/30/CDRW Digital Audio for $239):

http://www.megamacs.com/v1/index.php?cat=1...amp;pid=3287504

(Apple PowerMac G4 533Mhz 256/30/CDRW Digital Audio $259):

http://www.megamacs.com/v1/index.php?cat=1...amp;pid=3363557

I don't work for them but I've had dealings with them that worked out okay!  90 Day Warranty!

Thanks for the info! Muchos gracias
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2007, 11:45:54 AM »
If it is not up and running you can see the physical differences between PM G4 models here.
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2007, 12:21:36 PM »
QUOTE(tripseven @ Jan 8 2007, 12:37 PM) [snapback]115420[/snapback]
They did not  have it hooked up so I could not get proper info.


Isn't there a litttle sticker on the back w/ the model # and various specs?
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2007, 12:30:59 PM »
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I knew it would be. They did not have it hooked up so I could not get proper info. I just wondered if this was a good ballpark figure.
Thanks for the response!


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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2007, 01:45:46 PM »
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299.00 whats? Sterling/dollars/used notes/acorns? What?


I'm not sure I would accept acorns for a computer; it sounds like a squirrelly deal!   biggrin.gif
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2007, 01:48:47 PM »
QUOTE(bil207 @ Jan 8 2007, 11:45 AM) [snapback]115423[/snapback]
If it is not up and running you can see the physical differences between PM G4 models here.

Thanks a ton. I printed the sheet out and will take back to the pawn shop.
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2007, 03:02:47 PM »
G4 Tower Value Guide
http://the-ish.com/g4value/
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2007, 03:27:27 PM »
Under no circumstances would I pay $299 for any class or specification of G4. A G4 is a computer that is at least three generations old; and $299 is about half the price of a brand-new Mac Mini, which is far, far, far, far more powerful and faster. $299 for a G4 is obscenely overpriced.
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2007, 04:20:45 PM »
While I agree with TACIT as a principal, and I paid $50 apiece for two G4-400's myself from work, I think there is something superior with a older expandible architecture!  If it was a dual-processor model it would be worth it to me!
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2007, 06:34:07 PM »
Well. FWIW. A G4 will still Boot OS 9.x smile.gif
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